but there is one way to save a few dollars on energy costs. this weekend b.g.e. is trying to help with shop maryland energy weekend and not only customers can save with the savers program but all energy star products are tax free. >> this is a great opportunity for our customers who want to purchase energy efficient appliances and lighting to combine our rebates that are available year-round with this tax free weekend. it allows them to save a tremendous amount of money on those appliances so they're not only saving money while they're heating and cooling their homes but saving money shopping for appliances as well. >> if you can't make it out this weekend those smart energy rebates are good all around but you have to pay the tax. john collins joins us and we'll crank up the heat the next couple days. >> a cold front went through yesterday and now a coastal storm is developing. so the question is, how close to the coast? the forecast is coming up in a minute. there is snow east of the bay but here cloudy and 33 at the airport. >> covering the world tonight, the f